Childminder, Out-of school day care in Kirklees

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 11 February 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and makes positive improvements to benefit the children in her care.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents and with the schools children attend. She regularly shares relevant information with them about the learning and care that takes place at home and in school.  The childminder provides activities that interest children and help them build on their skills. She involves parent and children in the planning, so she knows children will enjoy the activities on offer.  Children have good opportunities to further develop their understanding of and respect for the cultures and beliefs of others.  The focus on creating a home-from-home environment helps children to feel relaxed and happy. Children demonstrate a very positive sense of themselves. They listen to each other, are respectful and behave exceptionally well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused her professional development on raising the good quality of her provision to an even higher standard.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop clearly focused plans for professional development that help raise the good quality of the provision further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning and looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Policies and procedures are shared with parents and successfully implemented to help protect children. The childminder has a thorough understanding of current child protection issues, such as the possible dangers of using social media. Parents and children are included in the planning of activities and evaluation of the childminder's practice. Parents comment that the childminder is very reliable and professional and that they highly value the support they are given. Children speak enthusiastically about how much they enjoy their time in the childminder's care. Regular self-evaluation helps the childminder to identify how she can improve practice further. She meets with other professionals to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Information about children's learning is shared with teachers and parents. The childminder uses what she knows about their learning to plan activities that build further on their knowledge and skills. She encourages them to add and subtract simple numbers during board games. Children develop their creative and imaginative skills as they explore a range of materials and resources. The childminder involves them in discussions about what they are making. She builds on their communication skills and gives them the confidence to share their ideas. Children enjoy trips that extend their learning experiences and promote their understanding of the world around them. They enjoy nature walks and visit the library, local museums and country parks. Children have opportunities to exercise and build on their physical skills. For example, they juggle with balls and enjoy playing tennis. The childminder helps children to read and enjoy favourite books and stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's welfare is central to the childminder's practice. She is effective in supporting their growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Their emotional well-being is promoted very well from the start. They demonstrate strong relationships with the childminder and each other. They comment that they enjoy their time in the childminder's care and spending time with their friends. Parents comment that the setting is, 'Like a second home' for the children. They say that, 'The children love coming and they feel safe'. The childminder praises children's efforts, which helps give them a sense of achievement and enhances their learning and development. Children show high levels of self-assurance in social situations. They have the confidence to cope very well with the larger social environment of school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452265 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1042686 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Holmfirth. She operates her provision from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.30pm until 6pm during term time, and from 7.30am until 6pm in school holidays, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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